EmPowered Couples with The Freemans

Sometimes it's not the big issues that unravel a marriage, it's the small, everyday moments that quietly stack up. A comment said with the wrong tone. A boundary expressed when stress is already high. A familiar frustration bubbling up again. In this episode, we walk you through a real moment from our own marriage that easily could have turned into a fight, especially in a season where we're trying to leave old patterns behind and start the year differently. If you've ever thought, "Why does this keep happening?" or felt discouraged that the same tension keeps resurfacing, this conversation will feel very familiar. Rather than glossing over it, we debrief the moment in real time, what was happening underneath the words, what didn't work in the past, and the subtle shifts that kept this from escalating. We talk about why trying to "fix" things too fast often backfires, how small pauses can change the entire trajectory of a conversation, and why understanding the need underneath the frustration matters more than proving your point. This episode isn't about perfection, it's about learning how to interrupt old cycles before they pull you back in. If you want this year to feel different in your marriage, this is a powerful place to start. Relationship Resources mentioned in the episode: 👉 Our free 5 Root Causes of Conflict Webclass - understand the 5 root causes of conflicts, so that you keep from repeating the same patterns, just in different scenarios.   👉 Our upcoming In-Person Couples Workshop - join us in person in Arizona, Feb 22nd. This will be a day to transform your communication, conflict resolution, and connection in your marriage, to truly make this a new year!

It's easy to look at movies or social media and wonder why love once felt effortless, and now feels quieter, more routine, or even distant. No one prepares you for the reality that long-term love doesn't stay fueled by novelty and adrenaline forever. As relationships mature, biology shifts, responsibilities increase, and especially after kids, connection can slowly give way to comfort… or worse, roommate energy. If you've ever thought, "Something's missing, but I don't know what," this episode is for you. In this conversation, we unpack what's actually happening beneath the surface of long-term relationships and why closeness fades even when love is still there. You'll hear how subtle habits, attention leaks, and well-intentioned routines quietly work against connection; and what it takes to bring back energy, affection, and excitement in a sustainable way. This isn't about recreating the early days of your relationship, but learning how to actively maintain closeness, playfulness, and desire in the season you're in now. ✨ If you want simple, daily ways to reconnect emotionally and physically, join our special edition 30-Day "Best of Us" Couples Challenge, designed to help you reignite closeness and bring more joy, flirtation, and intentional connection back into your marriage. It starts January 1st and is only open three times per year. Join now at mycoupleschallenge.com/best 👈   If the Challenge has past, be sure to check out our Top Relationship Resources here was well, even look to join us in-person for the upcoming Couples Workshop. All  resources here: https://www.meetthefreemans.com/links 

Most couples want to feel more loved, appreciated, and connected. But the way we go about it often backfires. We wait until we're running on empty to tell our partner what we need, and in that vulnerable moment, it's easy for things to slip into defensiveness or comparison. This episode flips that dynamic entirely. Instead of focusing on what your partner isn't doing, we explore the powerful shift of going first—initiating repair, creating small moments of connection, and becoming the kind of loving presence that naturally evokes more love in return. We'll walk you through three meaningful areas of your life and relationship where small shifts can dramatically change the energy between you. When you focus your effort in these places, you'll notice your partner softening, responding, and giving back in ways that feel natural, not forced. These steps create a positive feedback loop where your daily choices shape your attitude, your emotional tone, and ultimately how loved both of you feel. ➡️ Want structured, daily ways to bring more affection, spark, and emotional intimacy into your relationship? Join the 30-Day "Best of Us" Couples Challenge—designed to help you reconnect, play more, and show love in ways that actually land. It only opens 3 times per year, so join now at mycoupleschallenge.com/best.

Most couples glide into the new year on autopilot, sometimes with excitement and optimism, hoping things will feel different, more connected, less chaotic… yet they end up repeating the same patterns that make it feel the same as last year . In this episode, we're giving you one of the most powerful "end-of-year check-in" conversations we use with our private coaching clients. It's a guided reset that helps you break out of routine, reconnect with each other's dreams and needs, and get aligned before January even begins. Think of this episode as your personal coaching session; one that can spark more clarity, purpose, and connection between you than you've felt in months. We'll walk you through four core areas of your life and relationship that absolutely shape how fulfilled, peaceful, and united you feel as a couple. You'll leave with prompts, structure, and a simple framework to help you set the tone for 2026 with intention, not stress or default habits. If you want the upcoming year to feel meaningful, fun, and deeply connected, this is the conversation to have before December 31st! ✨ If you want to feel closer and more connected now—not just in January—join our special edition 30-Day Couples Challenge, The Best of Us. It's designed to reignite emotional and physical intimacy through small, daily actions that bring out more joy, affection, and playfulness in your marriage. It only opens three times per year, so don't miss this round: mycoupleschallenge.com/best.   For our other top resources, from guides, books, events, and even coaching visit think weblink 👉 https://www.meetthefreemans.com/links

So many couples love each other deeply… yet still feel disconnected. They talk every day, but the conversations revolve around schedules, responsibilities, and what needs to get done next. In this episode, we're unpacking why emotional intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, not because the love is gone, but because genuine connection isn't being fed. You'll learn what emotional intimacy actually is (in practical, real-life terms), why so many partners misunderstand it, and the surprising psychology behind why couples get stuck in surface-level communication. Then we'll walk you through 5 simple, powerful actions that help you move from "talking" to truly connecting again. Whether your marriage feels good but could use a deeper spark, or you've been feeling like roommates who care about each other but don't feel emotionally close, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and next steps you can implement right away. If you're ready to reignite the spark and create more emotional and physical intimacy in your marriage, sign-up for our special edition 30-Day Couples Challenge, The Best of Us. It's only open 3 times per year and couples absolutely love it.   Relationship Resources: If you are looking for our other top resources, you can find everything from guides, courses, events, and coaching here 👉 https://www.meetthefreemans.com/links